We are seeing the same conditions the OP describes here in Marin County which is positioned similarly to Bergen County but as to San Francisco. 

I can send you their contact information, if interested but those properties are scattered throughout the Midwest and Southeast.For vetting a team out in NC, I lived out there while in the Marine Corps, and I just interviewed many, worked with many, and got recommendations from people that I trusted out there, and so far they seem to really be taking care of things, so I hope it continues. 

And if curious about service my daughter would be more than happy to help you in candidacy for US Marines, lol.

We lived in a crappy apartment in Marin.  

Anton,I appreciate you opening the door to your investment history and how you did it.Im an active duty Marine, and reading your story motivate me to know is possible.

My background...well, I'm in the Merchant Marines as a Marine Engineer.

Doesn't mean your plan can't work, just that you should know where you are in the ecosystem.

After all you're a Marine..

That would be the wholesaler... an integral part of the REI ecosystem. 

But yards are smaller and depending on the area the houses can be very close together.Bevo, Dutchtown, Marine Villa, Benton Park West, Mt Pleasant come to mind.